Midwest Supplies

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Country: United States (US)
Founded: 1990
HQ: Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Employees: ~63

Indexes

Fermentation/Preserving

Overview

Midwest Supplies is an online retailer specializing in home brewing, wine making, and kombucha making supplies. The company offers a comprehensive range of equipment and ingredients for fermentation-based hobbies, including brewing kits, fermentation vessels, temperature control equipment, and ingredient packages. It also provides cheese-making supplies and organic gardening products, positioning itself as a one-stop resource for home fermentation enthusiasts.

History

Midwest Supplies was founded in 1995 and is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The company operates as an online retailer focused on the home brewing and wine making market. It has established itself as a supplier serving hobbyists and small-scale producers across North America through direct e-commerce channels.

Product Lines

Product Line	Positioning	Price Range
Beer Brewing Equipment	Complete brewing kits and individual equipment components	$50 - $2,000
Brewing Ingredients	Malt extracts, hops, grains, yeast, and additives	$5 - $150
Wine Making Supplies	Equipment and ingredients for home wine production	$30 - $500
Fermentation Equipment	Carboys, airlocks, hydrometers, and testing equipment	$10 - $300
Cheese Making Kits	Starter cultures, molds, and equipment for cheese production	$25 - $400
Kombucha Supplies	Brewing vessels and cultures for kombucha fermentation	$20 - $200
Cleaning and Sanitizing Products	Specialized cleaning solutions for fermentation equipment	$8 - $50

Manufacturing

Midwest Supplies operates as an online retailer and does not manufacture products in-house. The company sources brewing and fermentation equipment and ingredients from various suppliers and distributors, functioning as a distributor and retailer rather than a manufacturer.

Notable Products

Beer Recipe Kits - Pre-packaged kits containing measured ingredients and instructions for specific beer styles
Fermentation Vessels - Glass carboys and plastic fermenters designed for controlled fermentation environments
Wort Chillers - Equipment for rapidly cooling boiled wort to pitching temperature
Yeast Management Systems - Storage and handling equipment for maintaining yeast viability
Cheese Making Starter Kits - Complete kits with cultures, molds, and basic equipment for home cheese production
Kombucha Brewing Kits - Starter packages with SCOBY cultures and brewing vessels for kombucha fermentation

Reputation

Midwest Supplies is recognized as an established online resource for home fermentation hobbyists, offering a broad product selection and educational resources. The company serves a dedicated community of home brewers and fermentation enthusiasts. As a non-BBB accredited business, it maintains a presence in the market but operates without formal third-party certification. Customer perception centers on product availability and selection rather than premium positioning.

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